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PGA Q-Level Test
PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year? - Answer- PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year? - Answer- When did golf first begin its emergence? - Answer-1920s Golf attracts how many people in US annually? - Answer-40 million participants How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly? - Answer-Approximately 84 billion of goods and services The PGA of America - Answer--Worlds largest working sports organization -Not-for-Profit About how many male and female PGA Professionals are there? - Answer-almost 29, -Owns and operates the golf shop at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility
-supervises and directs the golf shop and instructional services - Answer-Head Golf Professional -Spends at least 50% working on golf operations, instruction, business planning, club repair, and more -Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf Facility - Answer-Assistant Golf Professional -Manages the total golf operation
- Supervises the head golf pro - Answer-Director of Golf
- Directs entire golf facility
- golf operations, golf course maintenance, clubhouse administration, and food and beverage operation
- Answer-General Manager
- Manages and supervises the total teaching program
- Employed at a PGA Recognized Golf School or Facility - Answer-Director of Instruction
- Employed at a PGA Reconized Golf Facility, School, or Indoor Facility
- Golf instructor or Supervisor of Golf Instructors - Answer-Teaching Professional Common Career Paths - Answer-- Facility Management
- Teaching and player development
Q-Level Requirements for University Students? - Answer-- Hold High School Degree
- Enroll at PGA PGM University Program
- Read and Write in English
- Handicap of 12 or less
- Complete Q-Level Modules
- Pass Qualifying Test How many years do PGA Students have from level 1 start date to be elected to PGA Membership? - Answer-8 years (True/False) Fees associated with the PGA PGM Program are an investment toward a future career in the golf industry. - Answer-True What three ways does the PGA evaluate progress in PGA Students? - Answer-1. Work Experience Portfolio
- Knowledge Tests
- The Level 3 Facility Management Simulation How is the Work Experience Portfolio Evaluated? - Answer-1. Presentation and Communication
- Problem solving Skills
- Demonstration of knowledge from the modules. Knowledge Tests - Answer-- Consist of 2 parts: Facility Management and Teaching & Coaching
- ALL multiple choice or true/false questions
- Estimated Hours to complete PGM Program?
- Estimated Hours to complete PGM Q-Level? - Answer-1. 830
- 30 In 1842, who was recognized as the fist golf professional? - Answer-Allan Robertson ("Doctor of the Game") His typical day: Ball making, club repair, caddying and swing instruction What date was the PGA of America formed? - Answer-April 10, 1916 Who was the first PGA of America President? - Answer-Robert White
- Founded in 1915
- World's largest country club - Answer-Olympia Fields Country Club Which President added a putting green to the white house? - Answer-Dwight D. Eisenhower When did the PGA Championship switch to stroke play? - Answer- Who won the first PGA Championship? - Answer-Jim Barnes in 1916 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship? - Answer-The Wanamaker Trophy Who was the first player to win more than 100,000 in tournament golf? - Answer-Arnold Palmer
Who was America's first homebred professional? And where was he introduced to the at? - Answer- John Shippen Junior, he was introduced at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Where was the first Professional Golf Management Program? When did it start? - Answer-Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan 1975 Start of University PGM Programs - Answer-1. Ferris State (1975)
- Mississippi State (1985)
- New Mexico State (1987)
- Penn State (1990)
- Methodist, Campbell, Coastal Carolina, Florida State, and Arizona State. (1999) In what year did the PGA add the PGA Education Center? And Where? - Answer-2001 and Port St. Lucie, Florida How many membership classifications are there? - Answer- What year did the PGA Education introduce the Certified Professional Program? What are the areas of specialization? - Answer- golf operations, Teaching & Coaching, general management , and Player Development When was the Master Professional classification approved? When was it effective? - Answer-November 1969
September 1970 When did the first discussion of forming a national golf organization occur? And Where? - Answer- January 17, 1916 Martinique Hotel in New York City When and Where was the first PGA Championship held? - Answer-October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in New York (pursue of 2,580) When was the first first Ryder Cup? - Answer-1927, vs Great Britain What year did Europe join Britain to take on the USA in the Ryder Cup? - Answer- (True/False) The Association held positions for those who left to fight in World Wars. - Answer-True When did the Association move its headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida? - Answer-March 1965 Where do the PGA hold their annual Merchandise Shows? - Answer-Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada Which prestigious golf tournaments does the PGA of America own and conduct? - Answer-1. Ryder Cup
- PGA Championship
- Senior PGA Championship A set of fundamental rules that codifies the laws and customs that govern a country or organization. - Answer-A constitution
What does the Board of Control deal with? - Answer-Membership Issues Who makes up the Board of Directors? - Answer-1. President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Honorary President
- A player director
- two independent directors
- Directors who represent each of the Association's 14 Districts Who makes up thew Board of Control? - Answer-1. PGA Secretary (Chairperson)
- 4 PGA Members appointed by the President (North, South, East, and West) A-1 Classification - Answer-Head Golf Professional A-8 Classification - Answer-Assistant Golf Professional A-6 Classification - Answer-Teaching Professional A-4 Classification - Answer-Director of Golf A-13 Classification - Answer-General Manager Who is responsible for recognizing facilities under-construction? - Answer-Board of Control PGA Recognized Golf Course - Answer--min of 9 holes
-min of 60 yards each hole, total yardage of no less than 1,000 yards -14 acres (not including parking lot, clubhouse) -1,500 total yards for 18 holes -planted with grass throughout course.
- Acceptable space for selling of merchandise and equipment. PGA recognized Golf Range - Answer--15 tees -150 feet of teeing area -depth of 600 feet -one parking spot for each tee -professional available for private or group lessons. (True/False) Sections may ask for documentation of payroll records, list of duties, tax documentations, and/or letter verifying employment from the employer. - Answer-True Which members are excluded from completing Professional Development Program? - Answer-1. A-3: Approved Tournament Players (LPGA or PGA
- A-5: Past Presidents
- Life Member-Retired
- Life Member-Century
- Retired Member When was the PGA Code of Ethics added to the PGA Constitution? - Answer- A written set of standards, rules, and values that are designed to promote honest and ethical behavior - Answer-A Code of Ethics
What are the three governing bodies, each having specific responsibilities, that have specific roles in enforcing the Code of Ethics? - Answer-1. The Section Board of Inquiry
- The Board of Control
- PGA Board of Directors How many Boards of Inquiry are there? - Answer-41, one for each section What do the Board of Inquiry do? - Answer-- They investigate complaints of ethics violations within their geographical ares
- Submit a report of findings to the Board of Control
- Has executive jurisdiction over minor infractions involving Section Tournaments. Who investigates alleged Code of Ethics infractions involving PGA of America national tournaments and other national programs>? - Answer-The Board of Control Board of Directors responsibilities when it comes to the Code of Ethics. - Answer-- Maintain high ethical standards among the membership
- Hears appeals from Board of Control (Board of Directors decision is final) What must be established first before a formal complaint against a member is pursued? - Answer-The Association Counsel has to find a probable cause to believe the person charged was engaged in the disciplinary action. Hired staff or hired attorney who helps the Association and the Sections screen inquires and complaints to determine if there is probable cause - Answer-The Association Counsel
What may the Association Counsel do if violation is not more serve than minor misconduct? - Answer-- Dismiss the case
- recommend diversion to a Professional Enhancement Program A member convicted or charged of a felony of the first degree is subject to _______________? - Answer-Permanent Expulsion Ranges of Misconduct (#1 being the weakest) - Answer-1. Minor Misconduct (admonishments to probation)
- Suspension
- Permanent Expulsion Article I - Answer-Name and Purpose Article II - Answer-General Provisions Article III - Answer-Sections of the Associations Article IV - Answer-Voting Members; Delegates Article V - Answer-Meetings of the Association Article VI - Answer-The Officers
Appendix A, Article VI - Answer-Rights of Membership Appendix A, Article VII - Answer-Review of Membership Status Appendix A, Article VIII - Answer-Professional Development Program Appendix A, Article IX - Answer-Section Affiliations Appendix A, Article X - Answer-Obligations Appendix A, Article XI - Answer-Reporting Requirements Appendix A, Article XII - Answer-Insurance What is covered in the Appendix A, Appendix? - Answer-Golf Professionals in the Reserves or National Guard who are called to Active Duty Regualtion When were the first rules of golf written and how many were there? - Answer-1744; 13 rules The mission of the association? - Answer-- Promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf
- Contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry What is discussed in the Principle Changes part of the Rule Book - Answer-describes changes that have been made since previous edition
Section I of rules book? - Answer-Etiquette Section II of rules book? - Answer-Definition Section III of rules book? - Answer-Rules of Golf (1-34) How many defined terms in the Definitions Section of Rules of Golf? - Answer-Approximately 50 In the Rules of Golf what does "May" mean? - Answer-Optional In the Rules of Golf what does "Should" mean? - Answer-Recommended In the Rules of Golf what does "Must" mean? - Answer-Mandatory (otherwise penalty will apply) In the Rules of Golf what does "Deemed" mean? - Answer-Judged to be (or treated as) In the Rules of Golf what does "The Ball" mean? - Answer-The ball in play; the player may no sub another ball In the Rules of Golf what does "A Ball" mean? - Answer-Any Ball; a player may sub another ball How can I find the applicable rule quickly? - Answer-Contents or Index When figuring out the ruling what must happen? - Answer-Establish the Facts; The Five W's What are The Five W's? - Answer-What - What is the form of Play?
13 rules When and where was stroke play introduced? - Answer-1759 at St. Andrews Who is the world governing authority for the rules of golf? - Answer-R&A When and where was the first American Club formed? - Answer-Yonkers, New York in 1888 (St. Andrews) When were the first rules of golf published in the United States? - Answer-November 7th, 1893 When was the USGA formed? - Answer-December 22, 1894 Who was the first president of the USGA? - Answer-Theodore A. Havemeyer (Newport, Rhode Island) What is a Stymie? - Answer-Situation in which a player was forced to play around or over an opponent's ball that obstructed the player's approach to the hole, even on the putting green. When did the USGA remove the unpopular stymie rule? - Answer-1930s When was the first unified code of rules between the USGA and the R&A published? - Answer- Where does the USGA govern its rules over? - Answer-United States and Mexico What is the quest for Equity? - Answer-The desire to make sure the game is fair by rewarding good effort and preventing reward for poor effort greatly influenced the development of the Rules.
When were the first rules on clubs established? First rules on Balls established? - Answer- 1921 What was the ball used in the 15th century? - Answer-The Feathery Ball - strips of leather stuffed with goose or chicken feathers. What ball was invented in the middle of the 19th century? - Answer-Gutta-Percha ball What ball was invented in the 20th century? - Answer-wound-rubber ball Who can submit a suggestion to the USGA? - Answer-Anyone When are the Rules and Definitions revised? - Answer-every four years When are the appendices to the Rules and the Decisions revised? - Answer-every two years When do the meetings between the USGA and the R&A occur? - Answer-during US Presidential Election Years Approximately how many equipment submissions does the USGA Research and Test Center receive each year? - Answer-3,000 equipment (900 different balls, 2,000 other equipment)
